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D.R. Congo U20 vs Ghana U20

Africa Africa

Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 Suez Stadium, Suez
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Match Events

11'
Antwi D.
16' Event
Ntanda S.
Assist: Manitu M.
24' Event
Aziz M.
Assist: Mensah E.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-1. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

41%
D.R. Congo U20
30%
Draws
29%
Ghana U20
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: D.R. Congo U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

30% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Ghana U20 come out ahead of D.R. Congo U20 on wins alone.
  • D.R. Congo U20 are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • Ghana U20 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69%
D.R. Congo U20 Clean Sheet 19%
Ghana U20 Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric D.R. Congo U20 Ghana U20
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 5 11
Draws 6 8
Losses 17 10
Goals Scored 0.82 1.14
Goals Conceded 1.43 1.21
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 2, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20
D.R. Congo U20 vs Ghana U20
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

D.R. Congo U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Ntanda S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Ghana U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Aziz M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

D.R. Congo U20 36 / 100
Ghana U20 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
D.R. Congo U20 Ghana U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Ghana U20 has conceded goals in 62% of their last 29 outings.

H2H data points to 2.00 goals as a typical output.

D.R. Congo U20 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Attacking prowess: D.R. Congo U20 scored in 50% of their last 28 outings.

Scoring Trends

D.R. Congo U20 VS Ghana U20
1.38 Goals Scored 1.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

D.R. Congo U20

(Home)
13 Jun
Ivory Coast U20
3 : 1
D.R. Congo U20
10 Jun
D.R. Congo U20
2 : 0
Saudi Arabia U21
07 Jun
D.R. Congo U20
2 : 2
Colombia U19
02 Jun
China U20
0 : 3
D.R. Congo U20
31 May
D.R. Congo U20
0 : 3
Tunisia U23
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Ghana U20

(Away)
02 Aug
Ghana U20
0 : 0
Togo U20
30 Jul
Ghana U20
1 : 1
Burkina Faso U20
27 Jul
Nigeria U20
4 : 2
Ghana U20
23 Jul
Ghana U20
2 : 0
Niger U20
20 Jul
Ghana U20
1 : 2
Ivory Coast U20
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 South Africa U20 4 2 1 1 6:3 7
2 Sierra Leone U20 4 2 1 1 6:5 7
3 Egypt U20 4 2 1 1 3:4 7
4 Zambia U20 4 1 3 0 2:1 6
5 Tanzania U20 4 0 0 4 0:4 0
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Morocco U20 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
2 Nigeria U20 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
3 Tunisia U20 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
4 Kenya U20 3 0 1 2 5:8 1
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ghana U20 3 2 1 0 3:1 7
2 Senegal U20 3 1 1 1 3:2 4
3 D.R. Congo U20 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
4 Central Africa U20 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
Promotion - Africa Cup of Nations U20 2025 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams